Journal of Microbiology and Infection

ABSTRACT

Textile dyeing effluents are a major source of water pollution because of their pigmentation and the creation of harmful or potentially cancer-causing intermediate compounds, such as aromatic amines originating from azo dyes. The extensive industrial expansion and uncontrolled rapid growth of current textile manufacturing facilities have led to the discharge of large volumes of untreated textile dye effluents, which contain a variety of hazardous contaminants like dyes, metal ions, heavy metals, organic substances, and other toxic materials. Bioremediation is a promising alternative to conventional treatment methods for textile dyeing effluents. It is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach that uses biological organisms to degrade and remove pollutants from the environment. This review evaluates the performance and typical attributes of bioremediation and stands out as a practical and effective option for addressing the treatment of textile dyes. It also highlights the current challenges and anticipated advancements in the field of bioremediation techniques for the removal of dye-containing wastewater in the future.

KEYWORDS

1. Bioremediation
2. Azo dyes
3. Dyeing
4. Decolorization
5. Biosorption